Isa textula

(Herrich-Schäffer, 1854)
Crowned Slug

Sort #: 1287 | P3 #: 660039 | MPG #: 4681 | PFG Page #: 74
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Larval feeding type: External feeder on leaves
Larval substrate: Trees and shrubs, incl. Quercus* (Oak), Ulmus* (Elm), Carya* (Hickory), Acer (Maple), Vitis* (Grape), Fagus* (Beech)
Phenology: Adult: 6/20 to 8/08 (97 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1924
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 157